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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.


Republicans Reasons Why Republicans
Ought not to Help Senator Camden.
To Inc Editor Of The Inselligenccr. EJs
slR:-Your Issue OF to-day announcing
that the Republican members OF the Leg.
islature are likely to break ranks, and in
that event to furnish votes enough to elect
Mr.. Camden to the United States Sonata
cannot be otherwise than unpleasant and
alarming to the Republicans OF this State.
The issues OF the campaign were fairly
before the people and by an election that
practically was as fair IS elections
ever are, tho voters declared in favor Of
the Democracy and committed to it's hands
the responsible and honorable task Of
elec!ing United States Senator, and Dem
ocratic members Of the Legislature alone
are and should be held strictly responsl.
bic for the result. y If from prejudice.
soreness, sense Of neglect or from any
proper causes internal dissensions and
divisione spring up in their ranks and prs.
vent their performing the duties commit.
ted to them by the voters OF the State, let
the Democracy alone be auswerable tothe
people Of the State. If the minority. or
kickers rs they are styled are right let
them fully enjoy tho commendation OF
having prevented tho preparation of a
wrong by the caucus wing. II they are
wrong on them lot the odium fall, and
vice yerss, II the CAUCUS win, be it right or
wrong. - &anes SrtSr tT
KEEP IN TIE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD,
In no wise let the Republican members
interfere. Their only proper course is to
perseyere in the dignided and strong pol.
icy they have 30 far maintained. They
can pursue no other course without de-
Berting their cause and proving recreant
to the principles to which they owe their
election. They we're elected to represent
the honest Republican Commonwealth,
but they cannot do so by voting for or in
any way aiding Democrat to 20 to the
United States Senate. 1t may here be-
said thatthe people Of the State have ex.
pressed preference for Democratic
Senator. Very we'll, let those whom the
people appointed their agents for this pur-
pose carry out their wishes. The Repub.
lican members OF the House we're elected
not only to oppose the selection Of Dom.
ocratic Senator, but to do all they honor.
ably can to elect Republican to that
responsible position, and I think the rank
and file Of the party will be panied If they
do otherwise. Al$.. 'g..5G w.
't. Is THERE A GAIN IN IT? 71s
About the only reason assigned by the
gentleman, whose interview is reported. Is
the possible gaining Of some little political
advantage. Let Us examine that aspect ol
the case. The only way the Republican
party can ee eud y hby accsssOns
to be obtained by creating breach in the
ranks Of tho enemy and then keeping open
house for the dissatisfied. But will this
scheme, for only scheme It is, work
The Camden majority will be jubilant and
consolidated because OF their victory an,G
disposed to hold every inch Of ground the,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12
Surrender OF Freight Handlers.

New YoRx, Feb. 1.-THE freight hand
lers formerly employed on the New York
& Northern railway, yesterday sent a DEL
egate to Agent Allen to ask him to take
back the strikers without exception. He
replied that as the union men had struck
work without giving him any warning
they could not come back. ALI the new
men had been promised permanent DO
sItion, and were giving satisfaction. He
was bound, and would keep faith with
them. 5Gr %
At the Maine Line dock all Of the strik.
ers have returned, aud at the Ward Line
dock only about twenty-five Of the strikers
remain out. At the Mallory lino dock the
Superintendent will have none Of the
strlkere, the men taking their places CIV
ing satisfaction. AT the piers Of tbs Long
Island railroad, the Bristol Line, the Bal.
timore y Ohio Transportation, the Bridge
port Daily Line and other piers, work was
proceeding to-day as evenly % before the
alIlh6s III. ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12
PARHERsBURG, February Il,

Senator'S Norris, Damsoa and Bond:
The Republican masses approve til,
past course OF the Republican caucus sat
bitterly denounce the report that the Re
publicans will vote for Democrat. Sncl
a course marks the downfall Of all Rspub
lican hopes, for split in the party is in
evitable. The Republican party in the
future will honor those men who honor
her in this crisis.
(Sigued) A. B. WHITE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12

From the testimony adduced 1t is almost
safe to say that not one Of the eleven
charges has been substantiated, with the
exception possibly Of excesaive punish
ment. and even that is about equally bal.
anced in the scales, ~ &. 5iy'I,5l', NJ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12

a. y. Hamaker, foreman Of The black
smith shop testified to the lack of discip-
line under the present rules laid down by
the Board Of Directors. He stated that
convict Henry JohnBon who had teatiied
before the committee that he had been
punished in cruel manner, said to him day
before yesterday "thas be had it in for him
(Hamaker) ; that there would be trouble
soon and that someone would be killed.
Several other witnesses were called and
their testimony was all in favor Of Col.
Peck. E--.T -, = -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-12
SILVER NOTES,

Cameron, ". Va., February9, 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

The business interests Of Portland require
the retention of Mr.. Chapman in the mayors
chair
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
Why Change?

Several days ago the PRESS invited the
supporters of Mr.. Mccarthy to give some
reasons why the welfare of the city would be
promoted by retiring Mayor Chapman and
electing Mr.. Mccarthy. The inquiry was
prefaced by the statement that Mr.. Chap
man had carefully guarded the interests of
the city and given an administration accepta-
BILE to the great mass of the people. Up to
the present time neither this statement has
been challenged nor has single reason been
given why the city would be better off with,
Mr.. Mccarthy in the Mayors chair instead
Of Mr.. Chapman. A legitimate inference is
that it has been found impossible to do eth
er. Itthat Is the fact then the best thing for
Mr.. McCarthy's supporters to do is to with
draw him. They can hardly expect the peo-
pie of Portland to be foolish enough to sub
stitute for the present Mayor whom they
know to be efficient and thoroughly in
formed in regard to pending questions in
which the city is interested, man who has
never been tried in the Mayors chair and
whose substitution for the present Mayor
even the men who bring him forward do not
claim would promote the welfare Of the city
Suppose during the past year Mr.. Chapman
had been managing private corporation and
had managed it efficiently. and to the gener-
al satisfaction Of the stockholders. Suppose
few of the stockholders should ask that he
be superseded by another man. They would
Immediately be asked to show in what way a
change would be for the benefit Of the corpo-
ration, and if they admitted by keeping
silence that they could not no further atten-
ton would be given their request, This sup
posed case is closely analogous to the real
case. The custom house and post office ask
that Mayor Chapman be retired and Mr.. Nc
earthly put in his place. When asked to
show how this change illpromote the inter
ests OF the city they are dumb as oysters.
Unless they think the people of Portland are
fools they cannot expect their request to be
needed.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
a Proper Amendments.

At the hearing on the Boston & Maine bill
now before the Legislature last week Hon
w. F. Lunt presented the following amend.
ment, which he asked to be attached to the
bill:
Said Boston & Maine railroad shall transport
over any railroad lines under its management or
control, cars, freight and passengers received
from or delivered TO the Portland Ogdensburg
Railway at rates as favorable as may be granted
or accorded by any other railroad corporation
transporting, forwarding or receiving cars, freight
and passengers TO or from said Portland & 0g-
densburg Railway.
The attorney for the Boston & Maine road
said he did not know what view the corpora
ton would take of it, The amendment
seems to be very proper one and in the in
terests Of fair play. All it does is to forbid
Determinations against the Portland s. 0g.
densburg railroad. While there is no proof
that any discrimination is intended or would
be made if the Boston & Lowell and Boston
& Maine should consolidate. this amendment
can not be regarded as superfluons. 1t is "a
be hoped the Boston & Maine viii accept IL
Voluntarily
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

the County Commissioners claimed, should
90 TO the county instead of to the city.
Hon. Enoch Knight, ex-Judge of the Court
appeared before the committee, with full
explanation OF the operation Of the law; and
after his statement, one of the commission
ers admitted that their case was lost The
County Attorney of Cumberland county. who
was also present at the hearing, volunteered
as anlicus curig to show why there should
be no change in the law. The judiciary
Committee subsequel thy voted Legislation
inexpedent." and two of the commissioners
who appeared before the committee admitted
that the committee could arrive at no other
conclusion upon the ease presented put
claimed that il another opportunity. was CIV
en- them the could show good grounds ior the
change At their request, Col. Dow OF Port
land prepared a bill which was INTRODUCED
into the Senate by Senator Dunnell OF west
brook. The bill was laid on the table on the
ground that its subject matter had peen al,
ready passed upon by the Legislature. Ii
there is any fault in this matter anywhere
it is not with the Judiciary Committc of the
Legislature.
Here is a very fine specimen of talking
round a thing. IT has no bearing whatever
on the real point at issue, whether there has
been complaint from other counties besides
Cumberland or not whether the Municipal
Court MAKES or loses money; whether a
eloquence of Judge Knight admitted his case
was lost or not; whether the judiciary COM
mittee or the Legislature are to blame. The
raising of these questions simply has the
effect of obscuring the main question.
The county of Cumberland is by the law
as it exists to-day compelled to pay one
dollar for posting liquor libel. This is ad-
mitted. To post liquor libel requires two
or three minutes time and knowledge and
skill sufficient to drive four tacks. The
question and the only question is, Is one dol
lar reasonable fee for this work? The
PRESS contends that it is ridiculously large.
The judiciary committee differ with the
PRESS and think it reasonable and proper
compensation, else they would not be found
opposing its reduction. The PRESS thinks
that it is ridiculous to pay the judge of Mu-
nicipal Court but one thousand dollars a
year while the man who tacks up
libels draws $1,000 year for that work.
The judiciary committee think this disparity
is reasonable and proper, inasmuch as they
have taken no steps to raise the salary of the
judge and have reported against the cutting
down of the pay of the libel poster. There
is radical difference of opinion between
the Press and the judiciary committee, that
is all. Which is right or which is wrong it
is for the people finally to decide. We desire
to be fair. The PRESS has presented its
case, and now its columns are open to any
body else who has opposed the cutting down
of this fee to show that it is reasonable and
proper and ought not to be reduced
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

ASSlCNEE'S SALE.
BANKRUPT STOCK OF
MEMS AND BOYS
FINE CLOTHING
OF
BURGESS & CO., WATERBURY, CONN.

This very large and desirable stock of Ready Made
Clothing for Men and Boys, has been placed in our
hands to sell regardless of cost or former prices
They have been placed on separate counters in the
front of the store, prices marked red tickets
distinguish it from the rest of the STOCK and will be
offered at the lowest prices ever named on good
goods until sold. This stock comprises some extra
fine vaIuesn Spring and Summer Cothing Suits,
Pants, Light Weight Overcoats, &C., as well as Ov-
ercoats, listers and Suits for winter
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

Mayor Chapman has given the people Of
Portland a clean, economical, progressive
administration
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

Boys Overcoats 81, and l.5O,
worth 200 and 800.
Boys Knee Pant Suits $500
and $50, worth So and So.
Boys Knee Pant Suits in
small sizes only So. SO,
worth 8, 100 to 700.
Boys All Wool Knee Pants,
in sizes q to 10 years, only
SI.oO, worth 200.
NOTlCE-3Oo Boys fine Seer
sucker Shirt Waists in Sizes
q to I3 years, rs cent quail
ty, at only Is cents each.
Boys Shirt Waists only Is
entS each.
Hundreds of Boys ST., and
l.25 Star Laundered Waists,
in all sizes, at onIv so and
rs cents each.
Mems Brown Duck Jumpers
!. only 10 cts, so cent quality.
Mems Leather Jackets So.
Mems Cardigan Jackets
200 and $50 quality at
SI.OO each.
$500 and $50 quality cardi-
gans at SI.5.o each.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

Somebody who calls himself Puzzled
Voter" asks through the columns of the Ar
gus number of questions Of the PRESS.
He wantsto know what uses the Democratic
campaign fund is to be put to; what interest
or-lAterests are opposing Mayor Chapman.
and what the PRESS means by soulless cor
porations. If Puzzled Voter was really
ignorant on these points it might be worth
while to enlighten him. But Puzzled
Voter" is doubtless political manager who
knows all about them. He undoubtedly
knows as well as the PREss-very likely
better-where Mr. McCarthy's vste is COM
ing from and what is to be done with that
big campaign fund that is being accumulated.
For the Press to undertake to enlighten
him would be entirely superfiuous.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
STATE OF MAINE.
To the Electors of the City Of
Portland.

DURSuANI to Warrants from the Mayor and
IL Aldermen Of the City Of Portland, hereby
warn and notify the inhabitants Of the several
Wards, In said City Of Portland, qualified accord
ing to law, to meet at their respective Ward
Rooms on the first Monday In March next being
the seventh day Of said mouth, at ten o'clock In
the forenoon then and there 70 give In their votes
men, a Warden Ward Clerk and two COnstables,
Except that each island ward may elect one Con-
stable residents Of the ward TO serve for year
Also In Wards, Two -Four, Six, and Seven for
member of the experimenting School Committee,
resident In the Ward TO serve for two years.
And further, then and there TO give In their bal
lots upon the following question, Whether the in
habitants of the City Of Portland will accept an
act Of the Legislature OF the State Of Maine en-
titled San Act authorizing the City OF Portland 70
condemn and take a lot of land for the erection OF
a Soldiers and Sailors Monument"
Such question shall be determined In the follow,
such condemnation and taking the lot known as
Market Square, shall express such preference by
a ballot bearing the word yes" ana each voter
opposed thereto by ballot bearing the WORD
The polls on such day Of election to remain open
until four O'Clock in the afternoon, when they
shall be closed
also give notice to said inhabitants, that the
Alderman of said city will be in open session at
the Aldeunen's Room, In City Building, from nine
till twelve O'Clock In the forenoon. and from two
to five o'clock In the afternoon, on each Of the
-four secular days next preceding such day Of
election, Tor the purpose OF receiving evidence OF
the qualification OF voters, in and for the several
Wards and for correcting said list.
GEO, Q. BURGESS, City Clerk.
February "a, 1887. feb24dtd
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
LOOK AT TIL BARGAINS.

Mems All Wool Suits So. 90
and Sc. 90, worth $500 and
$IO. 90.
Mems All Wool Suits $500
and $40, worth $l2 and SI8.
Mems Suits $l2 and SIS,
worth $40 and $25.
Mems Black Worsted Coats
and Vests only SIS each, cut
Prince Albert style, worth
SI2.
Mems overcoats $3.50 and
SIS, worth So and $40.
Mems overcoats So and $40,
worth SIS and $I8.
Mems and Young Mems ov-
ercoats, SIP and SIS, worth
$40 and $25.
Mems Trousers 81, $l.25 and
SI.50, worth So and 2.5O.
Mems Trousers S 200 and
$3.50, worth So and So. so.
Mems Trousers $3.50, So
and$ 5, worth So to ST.
Mems office Coats so cents
worth ST.. = va IN ~
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
The Fees for Libel Posting.

We find in the Express, Saturday, under
the head of ''Maine Legislature" the fol-
lowing:
The County Commissioners of Cumber-
judiciary committee to ask for the repeal of
a general statute fixing certain official fees In
LIQUOR cases. Officials from other counties
appeared in opposition, and, after patient
hearing on the part of the committee, it was
very clearly established that outside of Cum
plant against the application of the law.
And as 10 Cumberland county, the County
Commissioners failed to make any point
clear TO the committee save that under the
law as il now stands the city OF Portland
made clear profit on the business OF the
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
CITY ELECTION.
MONDAY, MARCH z.
Republican Nominations.
FOR MAYOR,
CHARLES j. CHAPMAN.

WARDf.
Aidelmoa- Richard X Galley.
cou,sciimen-George Trefethen, Francis Hig-
Wdrdoli-H, II. Dewey.
Cterk-Osman Mnnr0e.
ConstdJics-Ruel NJ. Field. Edward X. Heath.
WARD 2.
4iIer,na,--Isaiah Daniels.
Cotn.cihaen-Frank f. Haggeit. William Cam
NETT, Levi NJ Blake.
Hdrdea-FranR Plufnmer
CleFk-1homas Pennell.
School C0Bt9nittee-Ezra Drew.
well. Ns
AiderDadn-H. II. Kicker.
Cosnlcil'nen- ozman Adams, Frank II. Gushing,
Alexander I. Laughln.
Wdrdell-Aibert II. Perry.
Clerk Edward +. Tompson.
co',stables--F. 7. Merrill, Il. A. leighton.
WARD 4.
Accommodation f. Redlon.
=, Cosacii'nea-L. A. Cloudy, George A. Clark.
Charles A. True.
--IRarde'l George A. Dow.
C2erk-J. Nj. Mason.
School Comnittee-Ira S. Locke.
co'tstcbles--A. M. Sawyer, William p Larkin.
WARD 8.
4Ider7ndn-w William H. Smith,
Cotolcs!me1--John +. Rand, John Nj. Peck,
George w. sylvester.
Wdrden-CharleS A. Perry.
Cter6-GeOrge l.. Barr0wS.
Coasta6ies-Wlam Bnrrowes, Benjamin McIn-
WARD q.
Aldermdn-w William NJ. Marks
C0stacilmen-Ansel G.. Dewey, George II. Alb.
bolt. Edward W. Kent.
Worden-Josiah II. Drummond, Jr.
Clerk-Charles A. Strout.
School C0nmittee-Albert T. Dunn.
constdbtes-Lmcoln s. Ray, s. ID. Lincoln.
WARD =.
-dltiermd1a-Herbert G. Briggs.
Coitncitmen-John 7. Hobbs, Eliphalet q.
Spring James G. McGlaufin.
Warden w. III. PIummeF.
CIerk-Wilford G. Chapman.
School Conansittee-Silas III. McAlpine
Constd6les-Benjamn w. Slower, Benjamin
BurDham. -ss -.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

The House has got itself into terrible
snarl on the labor bill, and it is not easy to
predict what the outcome is to be. The Re-
publican party in the campaign of last sum
mer practically pledged itself to pass an eff
fcient ten hour law. Mr.. Looney's bill is
substantially like the law now in force in
Massachusetts, which has worked we'll The
best thing the Legislature can do is to adept it,
The effect of defeating it will probably be
to leave the statute book as bare of a ten
hour law as it is now, and that the Republi-
can party cannot afford to do, after the prom
ises made in the campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

We think it will not be denied by any read
er of the PRESS that there is good deal Of
interest among the women OF Portland in
the subject Of woman's suffrage. and that
there is radical difference of opinion among
them as to the desirability Of giving the bal
lot to women. The literature ON the subject
in our possession is by no means exhausted.
On the contrary, several communications are
laid over this morning for lack of space and
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28
THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY IS

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations The name and address of the writer are
Ia all eases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
location Int as a guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
coInmunicaIons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-28

Mayor Chapman has no eDtangling alli-
ances. Mr.. McCarthy's connection with the
Portland & Rochester road might prove very
embarrassing to him If he became Mayor.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Todhunter's Financial Embarrassment
A dispatch from Winnemucca of the 10th
instant says: w. B. Todhunter, of Sacra-
mento, one of the largest land and cattle
owners of this and Grant county, Oregon.
has assigned or sold his property to Hayes,
Carrick & Co., of Oakland. The land COM
prises 10000 acres in Oregon and ranch
on the Humboldt near this town, and the
cattle are estimated at $4,000. The liabiIi-
ties are said to be 100000" A reporter of
the San Francisco Examiner called on
Henry Hayes, at his residence in Oakland.
in search of information in regard to the
business complications of Mr.. Todhunter
Mr. Hayes said it was true that the affairs
of that gentleman had become somewhat
involved, and that for some time past some
of Todhunter's creditors had been carving
him. On the 14th of April Todhunter had
made transfer of property to Hayes d Co.,
of Oakland, and Singletary, of San Jose,
the principal creditors, to secure them
against loss. They were now conducting
his business and paying all demands. Mr..
Hayes declined to make any statement of
the amount of Todhunter's debts, but said
that the property was more than double
the amount of the liabilities. The property
decided over consists of about 100,0 600 acres
of grazing ranges in Grant and Baker
counties, Oregon, and 10000 head of stock.
Todhunter has also interests in Yolo coun-
ty, where he resides He is well known
in Nevada, and has been quite prominent
in politics Todhunter is also the owner
of several racehorses. Mr.. Hayes says that
the present embarrassment is only tempo
rary, and that as soon as the creditors
claims have been satisfied, the property
will be reconveyed to Todhunter, who is
now in Nevada.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-12
What Are They?

A. Ach erman brought down from Ma
rysville yesterday two birds of singular APP
pearance, killed by hunter in that vicin-
ity. They are now at Eckhardt's, and
have attracted much attention, as no one
who has looked at them can say that be
has ever seen anything of the kind before.
They are believed to be male and female
The former, considerably larger than the
other, is about as large as robin-snipe,
while the other is but little larger than the
largest sandpiper. Their bills, an inch and
one-half and an inch and one-quarter in
length, respectively resemble that OF the
latter bird, and the smaller one in general
appearance looks like sandpiper, but
differs in the color of the feathers about the
head. The male bird is pure white on top
of the head and face. with black stripe
down the sides of the face and neck, ming
ling at the base of the neck with feathers
of reddish brown, like those on the neck
of mountain quail. The back is covered
with feathers of doye-color, mingled with
the reddish brown, while the breast feath-
ers are white. The females head is not as
white as its mates, but has the same stripe
and its back and breast are about the same
color as q sandpiper's.